Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 141.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Maluku
Country overviewIndonesia
M4.2 Earthquake near BANDA SEA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 16, 2025 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near BANDA SEA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
141 km
141 km — deeper than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Maluku
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,251 Catalogue entries
Of 1,250 other entries for this area and period, 297 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
447
Country (24h)
Indonesia
35
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